John DeWitt (athlete)

John DeWitt
Princeton Tigers
Position Guard
Class 1904
Career history
College Princeton (1901–1903)
High school Lawrenceville Prep
Personal information
Born: (1881-10-29)October 29, 1881
Phillipsburg, New Jersey
Died: July 28, 1930(1930-07-28) (aged 48)
New York, New York
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight 198 lb (90 kg)
Career highlights and awards
All-American (1902, 1903)
College Football Hall of Fame (1954)
John DeWitt
Medal record
Men’s athletics
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1904 St Louis Hammer throw

John Riegel DeWitt (October 29, 1881 – July 28, 1930) was an American athlete, including a legendary college football player. As a track and field athlete, DeWitt competed mainly in the hammer throw.[1] He competed for the United States in the 1904 Summer Olympics held in St. Louis in the hammer throw where he won the silver medal.[2]

He was also a prominent guard and kicker for the Princeton Tigers football team.[3] In an attempt to name retroactive Heisman Trophy winners, Dewitt was awarded it for 1903.[4] Walter Camp placed him on an all-time All-America team.[5] One writer calls him Princeton's greatest football player.[6] He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Matthews, George R. (1 January 2005). "America's First Olympics: The St. Louis Games Of 1904". University of Missouri Press – via Google Books.
  2. ↑ Call, The Morning. "John DeWitt: Two-time football All-American from Riegelsville won a silver in the 1904 Olympics".
  3. ↑ "John DeWitt Bio, Stats, and Results".
  4. ↑ http://www.footballfoundation.org/Portals/7/nff/file_file/2009_footballetter_issue_3.pdf
  5. ↑ Camp, Walter (1 January 1910). "The Book of Foot-ball". Century Company – via Google Books.
  6. ↑ "Princeton Alumni Weekly". princeton alumni weekly. 1 January 1919 – via Google Books.
  7. ↑ Foundation, National Football. "National Football Foundation > Programs > College Football Hall of Fame > SearchDetail".
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